Researchers at Cambridge University have recreated the face of Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen who reigned from 69-30 BC, on a computer. The recreation of Cleopatra’s face was based on 2,000-year-old drawings and images on coins.
The most famous image of Cleopatra was the portrayals of her by Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor in the movie “Cleopatra' (1963).”
The picture above is Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra. Now, click here to see how different the new face of Cleopatra looks.
Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary
Tag: Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor
4 comments:
For some reason the local public library blocked the link. It's probably just as well--I rather like remembering Cleopatra with violet eyes. Peace.
Milton,
I agree with you. Elizabeth Taylor makes a better Cleopatra.
Marry Christmas.
Claude Mariottini
I came here via a link at PhD Diva - fascinating blog for those of us interested in Old Testament History. I looked at the image that Cambridge came up with and I don't agree with the skin color. Cleopatra was Greek - in fact, doubly Greek because so many of her ancestors practiced Brother/Sister marriage. Why would she have the dark brown skin of Egyptians who live close to the border with Sudan? I think they went for political correctness rather than historical accuracy.
Namastenancy,
I agree with you. Some people do not realize that Cleopatra was a descendant from Greeks and probably did not have a dark brown skin. It is possible that the people at Cambridge went for political correctness.
Thank you for visiting my blog.
Claude Mariottini
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